{"id":43181,"date":"2023-09-22T19:50:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/polarization.wpengine.com\/?p=43181"},"modified":"2024-03-21T18:17:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T18:17:03","slug":"day-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buildersmovement.org\/pdc\/week-1\/day-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBack To Exercises\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t
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\n Week 1<\/span>\n Focus On You<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Spot Positive Deviance<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \r\n\t

A top priority for your reset is to locate your own positive deviance, or what is already working well in your life to reduce divisions.<\/p>\r\n\t

\n \n Today's Inspiring Playlist\n <\/span>\n \n Listen On Spotify\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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Exercises<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tChoose Your Lift Level\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

What do you have capacity for today? Whether it’s a light lift, or something a little heavier, taking a step is what counts.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t20 minutes\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t5 minutes\r\n

Find Your Better Angel<\/h3>

Think about someone you know who shows tolerance and compassion in a difficult conflict. What makes that person successful in these situations? Spend 5-10 minutes freewriting in response to this prompt.<\/p>\r\n

The Science Behind It<\/h4>

Research<\/a> has shown that our social models (people we look up to) can have a quiet but profound influence on our lives. Studies have also shown that more self-awareness of our tendencies can help us to show up at our best and guide us through difficult times.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t10 minutes\r\n

Locate Your More Hopeful Wolf<\/h3>

Read How To Be More Optimistic<\/a>

The Science Behind It<\/h4>Studies<\/a> have also shown that optimism is good for our health (especially for those of us over 40!). Of course, it is often challenging to remain optimistic today, especially about the future of our country. This article offers some simple steps to enhance your optimism. Give them a try today. We can exercise these muscles to create sustained, positive shifts in our worldview.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t20 minutes\r\n

How to Get It Done<\/h3>

Read this article from PositivePsychology.com that provides an excellent overview of some research on self-efficacy (feeling capable and in control) and offers four ways to bolster yours. Try them this week.<\/p>\r\n

Read This Article<\/a>

The Science Behind It<\/h4>Efficacy is everything. If we feel like we can’t do it, we can’t. As the psychologist Albert Bandura found, “People who believe they have the power to exercise some measure of control over their lives are healthier, more effective, and more successful than those who lack faith in their ability to effect changes in their lives.”<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\"icon-reflection\"\r\n

\r\n\t\tDaily Reflection\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

End the day by making a few notes on how to build on these qualities.<\/p>\r\n

\r\n\t\tSet a daily reminder\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t

Get daily exercise reminders on your phone or email throughout The Challenge to stay on track.<\/p>\r\n

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